Laura Livadas, the general manager at Vezer Family Vineyard, worked at Napa Valley wineries for 10 years before jumping over the county line to Vezer in the fall of 2014.

It’s giving us more of a wine country feel.” They may not understand exactly who is purchasing the grapes – some of them are smaller companies, others are larger – but all of that attention is leading to more planting and that is really exciting for us. There is a lot of excitement and there are more vineyards going in, even in the background that the public doesn’t see. “There is a tremendous amount of attention coming to our valley. “We are coming of age here in Suisun Valley,” said Ron Lanza, whose family has been growing grapes and crafting Wooden Valley Winery wine since the 1940s. It’s an especially exciting time for the wine makers who have been farming in Suisun Valley all these years, because people outside the region are finally beginning to discover what they have known all along. Grape growing has surged in Suisun Valley in recent years. Word is spreading that Suisun Valley is a place to see – and farm. Growers see themselves as part of a very special community, one that is small but also thriving. Suisun Valley is not known for its competitive nature. That same camaraderie and welcoming spirit extends to other winemakers as well. Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company’s cooking classes are always mouth watering and the annual events hosted by the Suisun Valley Vintners and Growers Association – Passport Sunday, the Harvest Celebration and AVA Anniversary – attract just as many locals as they do visitors to the region. Vezer Family Vineyard’s VezerStock summer concerts can also draw in several hundred people or more. Wooden Valley Winery’s Food Truck Fridays – on the fourth Friday of the month from May to October – often brings close to one thousand visitors to the valley. Weekend events in the valley have become a big draw in recent years. Whether you stop by for a tasting in the afternoon or attend a summer evening event at one of the wineries, you’ll be treated like an old friend. Those wine makers can often be found in their own tasting rooms, where they are known for treating visitors like members of their own family. “Suisun and Green Valley have the privilege of good soils, good weather and growers that have a passion to harvest the best grapes this area can produce.” “The beauty and serenity of this valley is breathtaking,” said Vicki McKeown, general manager of Green Valley’s G V Cellars, known for its second floor tasting room overlooking its vineyard and valley. The Petite Sirah in particular is exceptional, and has inspired local winemakers to nickname the region the “Petite Sirah Capital of the World.” The rolling hills and blue skies provide a beautiful backdrop as locals and visitors alike travel the valley “loop” visiting these family-owned tasting rooms.

Well over a dozen wineries grow more than two-dozen wine grape varietals in the Suisun soil. Family owned farms dot the area, where locals grow a variety of fruits and vegetables alongside acres of grapevines. In this wine country, there is more traffic from wild turkeys, squirrels, peacocks and the occasional cyclist than cars. Long considered one of Northern California’s hidden treasures, Suisun Valley and nearby Green Valley are next-door neighbors to the world-famous Napa Valley – but you will not find the crowds and traffic jams in this peaceful region. Step off the beaten path traveled by so many and venture on to Fairfield’s back roads, into the rustic, tranquil and always breathtaking Suisun Valley. For a truly memorable experience, you can have the vineyard entirely to yourself by reserving the whole winery.Discover rustic Suisun Valley, the ‘Petite Sirah Capital of the World’ The Old Barrel room provides a charming setting for dinner and dancing, with vaulted wood ceilings and rustic wine barrels providing old-world ambience. The evening really gets moving as you step back in time 100 years and host your reception in the elegantly restored Victorian home and barn. After your vineyard nuptials, guests will marvel in the beautiful scenery of Mankas Corner for cocktails, wine tasting and appetizers. Your nuptials will be the toast of the town as your loved ones witness your special moment in the vineyard, against a stunning backdrop view of the valley. Imagine a picturesque ceremony tucked away amongst hills of lush, verdant vines. For more than 15 years, this vineyard has created wedding memories to stand the test of time. OverviewJust an hour and a half from San Francisco and situated in the rolling hills of northern California, lies the stunning Vezer Family Vineyard.

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